Shopping questions?

Do I have to register for the conference to shop at the UCS?

Yes; you can purchase a full conference pass or a shopping pass (learn more here). One exception: if you have volunteered with CHEC since the last conference, check out special volunteer shopping (no registration required).

Do I have to sell items in order to shop?

What things are for sale?

Check out our list of what to sell for a list of possible items at the sale, and learn more here about what to expect as a shopper. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Check out the Exhibit Hall.

How will the sale be organized?

Check out a list of subjects here. Items will be arranged according to the subject list, whether we receive items in that subject or not.

Items will be sorted first by subject alphabetically, second by sub-category and then by grade level within the sub category (if possible). There will be two maps located within the UCS showing the subject area locations, one at the front entrance and one at the Book Hold area.

I don’t want to miss a workshop to shop! What can I do?

For your convenience, we have a two-hour book hold. Do your shopping, place your items in hold, enjoy your session and pick up and pay later! Make sure you check the UCS Schedule to make sure you know when to come back.

How do I pay for items?

Cash, personal check (made out to CHEC), debit and credit cards are accepted. For your convenience there is an ATM located in the exhibit hall by the main entrance.

May I return items?

All sales are final; no refunds, no exceptions. (See our Terms of Service.)

If you change your mind about an item before purchasing it, please give it to a UCS volunteer staff (or place on the Changed Your Mind Tables located throughout the sale) so we can return the item to its place.

I can’t find what I’m looking for!

Our UCS volunteer staff are are shelving items almost constantly, so if you can’t find something at first glance, come back later and check. Many people return to specific tables looking for things and find them later.

Are strollers and rolling devices allowed?

Yes. However, for your convenience, there is stroller/cart parking available near the entrance/exit for the UCS.

May I bring a bag to carry my books?

Yes; however, please do not bring in shopping bags, large purses, or previously purchased items. For your convenience, there is stroller/cart parking near the entrance/exit for the UCS.

When can I shop?

How many items may I buy?

May my children shop with me?

Yes, any registered attendee may shop with you. (Make sure they are registered.) For their safety and the safety of those around you, please keep your children with you at all times.

Why isn’t shopping open on Saturday?

It’s time to pack up! All of the unsold items are re-sorted to be ready for seller to pick up. We typically sell more than half off all items brought in, but we still needed to sort around 5,000 items for seller pick up or gleaning.

This process takes every spare second we have and many volunteers. Want to help? Learn how to volunteer here (and earn discounts on your registration!).

Selling questions?

Do I have to register for the conference to sell items?

No. You are welcome to sell your items whether you attend the conference or not. But we sure hope you’ll come! Check out registration info. (And did you know you can earn discounts on registration cost by volunteering?)

May I bring unregistered items to sell at the UCS anytime at the conference?

No; the last day to register items to be sold and print barcode labels is Tuesday, June 13th at midnight. Item labels must be computer generated to contain the barcode; therefore unregistered items or handwritten labels will not be accepted for sale.

How do I prepare my items to be sold in the UCS?

Why can’t I just label my items with my own system?

Each year, we typically handle up to 20,000 items. In order to make your selling and shopping experience the quickest and easiest possible, we need to be able to get the books on the proper tables in the shortest amount of time. Our online barcoding system seeks to make the labeling process as simple as possible. This system includes comprehensive directions on how to categorize, label, and document the items you want to sell. Learn how to sell here.

How do I price my items?

As the seller, you are responsible for determining the price of the material. You know what you paid for resources and what you would like to get for them. Be discerning, ask a fair price, and your items will sell. Here are some pricing suggestions:

Bought new and current edition in good condition: 30%-50% off original price

Bought new and never used: 25%-35% off original price

Bought used: 35%-50% off used price

Earlier editions that are still usable and in good condition: 65% -75% off original price

You have the option of entering a Friday (includes Thursday evening) sale price and a Saturday sale price:

Friday sale prices are set at $0.50 minimum

Saturday sale prices do not have a minimum.

If you have an item that you feel does not meet the minimum pricing, please either donate it for gleaning or gather several like items together in a bundle and price accordingly.

Other notes:

Tax: Please note that the UCS is required to charge sale tax. DO NOT add this into your pricing; just be aware how tax may effect the total price to the customer.

Price you paid: If you would like there is a space on the label were you can write in the price you paid for the item. Or you could indicate the price you paid for the item inside the front cover, in pencil.

Ultimately, the pricing decision is yours. CHEC makes no claims or guarantees about the sale of your items.

May I place items out for free?

Learn more about donations here. If you have items you’d like to donate, No. If you have curriculum that you would like to give away, please place items in a box labeled “FREE” or “GLEANING”, and the UCS Volunteer Staff will be happy to place it out for gleaning.

How do I label my items?

Use our handy barcode system to print labels. Learn how to print and attach labels here.

Why do I have to pack my items by subject?

At the UCS we are handling up to 20,000 items; that’s a lot of variety! To make your experience (shopping & selling) the quickest and easiest possible, we need to be able to get the books on the proper tables in the shortest amount of time.

You know your products better than anyone else; if you are trying to sell a book about the inventions of Benjamin Franklin, you know best if it should be Science or Biography.

The barcode site makes it easy – input your items in any order, then print labels by subject. Learn more here. By placing your label in the FRONT-TOP-RIGHT-CORNER of each item and packing those items by subject (when possible), it greatly reduces the amount of time it takes volunteers to place items out correctly.

When may I drop off my items?

Find the UCS drop-off and shopping schedule here. When you drop off your items, please be prepared to spend a few minutes with a UCS volunteer to be sure you have correctly labeled and documented your materials. We want to be sure your items can be tracked for payment!

Where do I drop off my items?

Please check in at the UCS table at the main entrance of the Denver Mart.

You are welcome to bring your own dollies, wagons or carts, or use some of ours. CHEC volunteer staff will available to help you with your items and and will accompany you at all times.

When may I pick up my unsold items?

ANY items remaining after the pick-up time, even if designated for pick-up, will become the property of CHEC to be donated or disposed of at our discretion.

May someone else pick up my items, or may I pick up someone else’s items?

Yes. We just need to know at drop off what your plans are if possible, or in case of an emergency, you can *protected email*.

If I sell items, what is my percentage and when will I receive a check?

You will receive a check approximately 6-8 weeks after the conference for the percentage indicated on your Sales Contract and Waiver for items sold. (First-time sellers receive 50%, second-time sellers receive 55%, and multi-time sellers receive 60%.) The check will be mailed in the business or legal-sized, self-addressed, stamped envelope you provided at the time of drop-off of your sale items. You may also purchase a stamped envelope, you can address, at the drop off location for $1.00. NO payments will be made at the conference.

What are the benefits of selling my materials at the UCS?

Sellers have no cost for space and table rental, advertising, and transaction costs like bounced checks, fees for debit and credit cards. We take all the risk for you! In addition we are providing all of the manpower to set up, display, sort, and sell your items, as well as resorting and packaging for pick-up of unsold items. We do most of the work for you! Your items will be on display for over 2 ½ days in front of more than 4000 people. The potential for selling your items has greatly increased! You can set your price as you deem to be fair and there will be no haggling or bargaining. Also, we have done side-by-side comparisons to Amazon.com, ebay.com and half.com and profit margins for all, including, the UCS, are all in comparable range.

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